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Re: The Caldwell Objects
There is a lot of controversy as to why a primarily lunar observer would be chosen to choose a list of deep sky objects....
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There are a few more excellent lists out there such as Phil Harrington's list, SAA 100, etc. Most of these lists can be imported into Starry Night Pro and displayed. Rob From: twforte@... Reply-To: backbayastro@... To: backbayastro@... Subject: Re: [backbayastro] The Caldwell Objects Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 16:10:58 EST In a message dated 3/4/03 2:40:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
robschonk@... writes: << I picked up a few really good observing tips that I was going to share at Thursday's meeting. I was also going to bring the book in for show and tell. >> Oh that's a good idea. And as you said, its nearly twice the size of O'Meara's Messier book ... I'm glad they didn't charge by the pound! The list, by the way, is not without controversy. Many prominent amateurs were (and are) less than receptive, accusing Sir Patrick of just about everything from plagiarism to presumption ... how dare he claim some of the best known showpieces in the sky as his own? But I think, taken in the context that it was offered; as an observing list of merit, it is a wonderful collection of objects. And O'Meara's additional 20 objects almost make up for the 30-odd Caldwells that we can't reach from here. Ted To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: backbayastro-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. |
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Re: Trying to contact Dick Moncure
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From: Kevin Weiner [mailto:kevin.weiner@...] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 11:37 PM To: backbayastro@... Subject: [backbayastro] Re: Trying to contact Dick Moncure ? If you are in an area serviced by Cox, their cable
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Re: Trying to contact Dick Moncure
If you are in an area serviced by Cox, their cable modem service is
great! Cox Hampton Roads: (757) 222-4663 (Southside) (757) 224-4663 (Peninsula) Coming soon to New Kent and Gloucester --- In backbayastro@..., "Richard Moncure" <sundog@h...> wrote: George -- It appears that my ISP cannot keep their systemabout had it with Accessnet. |
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Re: Trying to contact Dick Moncure
Richard Moncure
George -- It appears that my ISP cannot keep their system
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functioning. Can anybody out there recommend a good ISP? I've about had it with Accessnet. Dick
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Re: The Caldwell Objects
Ted,
I got mine about 3 weeks ago from Barnes & Noble. I think Bruce got one before Christmas from the S&T website. It's really a great book. About twice as long as O'Meara's book on the Messier objects. I picked up a few really good observing tips that I was going to share at Thursday's meeting. I was also going to bring the book in for show and tell. I'm just getting started on the list now. I feel a bit more inclined to work on a list from a Brit rather than a Froggie...... Rob From: twforte@... Reply-To: backbayastro@... To: backbayastro@... Subject: [backbayastro] The Caldwell Objects Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 13:58:26 EST I finally got my copy of Stephen James O'Meara's The Caldwell Objects. I think those of you that ordered through Sky publishing received yours a few weeks ago, (I went the cheaper route with amazon.com). I found two surprises I didn't expect. First our local astro-photographer of note, (Preston) Scott Justis has about a dozen photo credits in the book. (Scott is a former BBAA member and is still a member of NAS). And second, the book contains a short biography of Sir William Herschel by Larry Mitchell. Its surprising to me that there is so little information in print about this most prolific of astronomers (Sir William) and I am pleased to have this bio. Larry Mitchell, by the way is a rather prolific observer in his own right. If you own and use Megastar, you may be surprised to find that the MAC galaxies that populate so many of the charts are "Mitchell Anonymous Catalog" objects. Larry has also observed all of Herschel's discoveries. The Caldwell list itself contains many of my (and yours I'll bet) personal favorites outside of the Messier list. Of the 109 objects, only the first 70 or so are observable from this latitude (and that is all you need to observe to earn a "Caldwell certificate" from the Astronomical League). If you are looking for a "list" to work on after the Messier list, this would be a great choice. And even if you are not, you might still enjoy this book. And I can promise you plenty of cloudy nights in which to read it. Ted To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: backbayastro-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online |
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Re: The Caldwell Objects
In a message dated 3/4/03 2:40:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
robschonk@... writes: << I picked up a few really good observing tips that I was going to share at Thursday's meeting. I was also going to bring the book in for show and tell. >> Oh that's a good idea. And as you said, its nearly twice the size of O'Meara's Messier book ... I'm glad they didn't charge by the pound! The list, by the way, is not without controversy. Many prominent amateurs were (and are) less than receptive, accusing Sir Patrick of just about everything from plagiarism to presumption ... how dare he claim some of the best known showpieces in the sky as his own? But I think, taken in the context that it was offered; as an observing list of merit, it is a wonderful collection of objects. And O'Meara's additional 20 objects almost make up for the 30-odd Caldwells that we can't reach from here. Ted |
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The Caldwell Objects
I finally got my copy of Stephen James O'Meara's The Caldwell Objects. I
think those of you that ordered through Sky publishing received yours a few weeks ago, (I went the cheaper route with amazon.com). I found two surprises I didn't expect. First our local astro-photographer of note, (Preston) Scott Justis has about a dozen photo credits in the book. (Scott is a former BBAA member and is still a member of NAS). And second, the book contains a short biography of Sir William Herschel by Larry Mitchell. Its surprising to me that there is so little information in print about this most prolific of astronomers (Sir William) and I am pleased to have this bio. Larry Mitchell, by the way is a rather prolific observer in his own right. If you own and use Megastar, you may be surprised to find that the MAC galaxies that populate so many of the charts are "Mitchell Anonymous Catalog" objects. Larry has also observed all of Herschel's discoveries. The Caldwell list itself contains many of my (and yours I'll bet) personal favorites outside of the Messier list. Of the 109 objects, only the first 70 or so are observable from this latitude (and that is all you need to observe to earn a "Caldwell certificate" from the Astronomical League). If you are looking for a "list" to work on after the Messier list, this would be a great choice. And even if you are not, you might still enjoy this book. And I can promise you plenty of cloudy nights in which to read it. Ted |
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Re: Photon snack
In a message dated 3/3/03 11:23:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, KProf56@...
writes: << Last night the clouds left and then they came back! Then they went away then back again..... >> Sounds like the story of the season. I actually had a few hours of mostly clear sky last evening, although nothing like the day seemed to promise. When I got home from work there wasn't a hint of cloud anywhere and the sky was that deep clear blue that usually means a great night was brewing. But by the time I finished dinner, there were scattered clouds and the night was already deteriorating. I suppose if it were always clear dark and dry we just wouldn't appreciate it much. Ted |
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Trying to contact Dick Moncure
Dick, I keep getting "failure" messages when I try to email you.? Can you read this on the backbayastro group? George
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Photon snack
nightsky20f5 <[email protected]>
Last night the clouds left and then they came back! Then they went
away then back again..... Was able to catch a few photons just enough to make you want more. Set up again this afternoon and got ready for the cold... Have gotten just enough photons to hold me for a night or two. Orion was the best I have ever seen it! Greens, hints of pinks and even the horse head paid me a vist. Awwwwe thats better!!!! Now to get ready for work tomorrow D-- D--.. Kelly |
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Re: clear sky
开云体育Last night when I was at work, I went out for a smoke around 3:30am and saw something… I am not sure what it was…. Looked like little pin points of light in the sky?????????????????? I think I have seen them before …. But has been so long I’m not sure…. J ? Mat ? -----Original Message-----
From: Woody, Denice K [mailto:denice.k.woody@...] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 10:21 PM To: 'backbayastro@...' Subject: RE: [backbayastro] clear sky ? And I'm only 5 miles away and it looks cruddy.....i.e.
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Eclipse Cruise Report
Hey, Kent Blaackwell and Bob Hitt, I was disappointed not to see any mention of your names in your friend David Levy's article on the solar eclipse in the latest Sky?& Telescope magazine!? It was a good article nonetheless, and mentioned some other bright astronomy lights, like Owen Gingerich and Stephen James O'Meara.? I just wish our own Kent and Bob had been included.? George George Reynolds, Deputy Commander, Tidewater South Section Royal Rangers Visit my Web page:? ? "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia ?Member, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)? Do you Yahoo!? - Powerful. Affordable. |
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Re: Clear skies
I think I'll do the backyard. I'll set the alarm to get up early tomorrow too. My boss is out this week, so I can get away with walking around all day with a glazed look on my face.
Rob From: "Dale Carey" <stargaz@...> Reply-To: backbayastro@... To: <backbayastro@...> Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Clear skies Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:42:23 -0500 I'm setting up my LX tonite in my backyard observatory it may clear later anybody want to join me? Sky clock says Monday clear AND Monday night, but cold - Lands End???? Dale I _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. |
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Re: clear sky
I was pretty well socked in here in the southern part of the beach. A few sucker holes now and again, Saturn broke through for a bit, but not worth staying up with a 5 a.m. alarm clock looming. Kelly, did you get any observing in? Its been so long since the 18 saw the sky, I'm not sure I remember where I store it.
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Ted In a message dated 3/2/2003 8:56:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, "nightsky20f5 <KProf56@...>" <KProf56@...> writes:
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Re: clear sky
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Re: clear sky
Woody, Denice K
And I'm only 5 miles away and it looks cruddy.....i.e. just itsy bitsy
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sucker holes...... :-{ Denice -----Original Message-----
From: Dale Carey [mailto:stargaz@...] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 9:31 PM To: backbayastro@... Subject: Re: [backbayastro] clear sky I'm out in the back yard looks good see ya there Dale ----- Original Message ----- From: ">nightsky20f5 <mailto:KProf56@...> <KProf56@...> To: backbayastro@... <mailto:backbayastro@...> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 8:56 PM Subject: [backbayastro] clear sky The sky has cleared and the 20 is cooling down and I do not have to go to work in the morning! The only bad thing is that the feild is like a swamp so had to set up in the drive way but after about a month of no observing I am not complaining.. If its not clear at the beach yet it will be soon. Hope to see all at ECSP! save me a spot. Kelly To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: backbayastro-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <> . Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT < 06:HM/A=1464858/R=0/* p?Target=mm/g22lp.tmpl> < l/S=:HM/A=1464858/rand=785525974> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: backbayastro-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <> . |
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Re: clear sky
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clear sky
nightsky20f5 <[email protected]>
The sky has cleared and the 20 is cooling down and I do not have to
go to work in the morning! The only bad thing is that the feild is like a swamp so had to set up in the drive way but after about a month of no observing I am not complaining.. If its not clear at the beach yet it will be soon. Hope to see all at ECSP! save me a spot. Kelly |
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